England driven by memory of semi-final loss ahead of Tonga World Cup opener

England captain George Williams is convinced his squad have learned the lessons of their heartbreaking 2022 semi-final defeat as they prepare for a potentially crucial opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against Tonga in Perth on Saturday.

Williams was part of the side that were stunned by a sudden-death 27-26 loss to Samoa at the Emirates Stadium and acknowledged that in a career s...